1998
Mercury Mountaineer

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4.2 / 5
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 3.6
Performance 4.2
Value 4.4
Exterior 3.4
Reliability 4.8

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  • By Armydiva_dev from Boise
    Owns this car
    April 22, 2020

    Its reliable.

    Got this car in high school for 1,000 dollars. Very reliable and I have had it for almost 3 years. I usually drive it to work and school. But I love the room in the trunk bc most cars dont have that amount of space especially for the price of the car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By James from Georgetown, Ohio
    Owns this car
    May 13, 2018

    Great SUV

    Great SUV. The V8 has plenty of power yet not to bad on gas. Plenty of room inside and the all wheel drive is great in the snow. Has been very reliable. a great SUV all around
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Mountaineer Fan from Arlington, Virginia
    Owns this car
    April 18, 2011

    Good, solid, reliable rig. Would Recommend.

    I purchased my 5.OL V8 AWD model 3 months ago and I've fallen in love with it. It's really a good reliable vehicle. The only things that have been replaced on the vehicle are the 4 ball joints and one of the catalytic converters which are basic maintenance items anyways. The ride quality is pretty good however there's no denying that there's a truck frame underneath that luxury car body. I would consider this car to be exceptionally stable despite the claims about the Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineers being easy to flip. I had to make a left turn across an intersection before I got hit by a bigger SUV going around 50 miles per hour. I floored it going around that corner to avoid an accident and the only thing that happened was the rear-end stepped out a little bit but that was easily controllable. I never felt like I was about to flip the truck or lose control. The car has tons of power which I really like. I've even won a few races with it. Gas mileage is pretty poor. I'm averaging 12 miles per gallon in the city but that's to be expected on a V8 SUV of this size however that's what I get no matter how the truck is driven. I average around 16 or 17 miles per gallon on the highway. It's a beast off road too. Tons of traction in all conditions. That V8 sounds great. It's quiet when you need it but gets nice and loud when you want it. The interior quality could be better. The leather drivers seat and center arm rest is cracked and there's some creaks and rattles here and there but that's to be expected on a 13 year old truck. Nothing too crazy though. The Mach stereo system is respectable, however my sub woofer recently died. The exterior looks pretty decent. It looks better than a Ford Explorer however I wish that there were more differences between the two. The seats are incredibly comfortable and great for long road trips. It's the car of choice when me and my friends go anywhere long distance. The car is actually really easy to drive and to park. It's actually significantly easier to parallel park than my 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. The front end is incredibly easy to judge because you can see the whole hood from the drivers seat and the mirrors are the best of any car I've driven. There's tons of space on the inside to haul stuff, especially when those back seats are folded down. I haven't towed anything with it although my understanding is that it's perfectly capable of towing a good amount of weight. The truck has 114,XXX miles on it and it's still going strong. The engine still runs smooth and everything works as it's supposed to. Overall I'm extremely happy with my purchase and I would recommend it to anybody who wants or needs an SUV like this one here. Just be prepared for the poor fuel economy.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By PENS FAN from Phila
    Owns this car
    October 26, 2010

    NICE

    I have had a Mountaineer for over 3 years and I never had a problem with this SUV. They run and look great
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By American Made from suffolk county ny
    Owns this car
    December 18, 2008

    not bad for an american suv

    have owned it for 2 years replaced radiator/thermostat,radio,door lock actuator & brake pads.interior & exterior are holding up well for 150,000 mile vehicle. overall i would recommend to a friend.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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The 1998 Mercury Mountaineer has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1998 Mercury Mountaineer owners.

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4.2 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 3.6
  • Performance: 4.2
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 3.4
  • Reliability: 4.8
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